South Bay Union

Located at 601 Elm Ave. in Imperial Beach, California, South Bay Union is an open, traditional public school district serving the coastal region of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metropolitan area. Classified within a large city geographic setting, the district operates 12 public schools focused on foundational education from kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 5,450 students, South Bay Union offers a vibrant, multicultural learning community comprised predominantly of Hispanic students alongside White, Asian, Black, and multi-racial student populations.

To ensure strong academic growth and individualized student care across its campuses, South Bay Union maintains a robust staffing structure totaling over 1,163 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. The instructional workforce includes approximately 438 FTE teachers—yielding a supportive student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 12:1—complemented by more than 117 FTE instructional aides and nearly 608 FTE support personnel who contribute to student services, administrative operations, and campus safety. For families, community members, and educational researchers seeking additional information about the district’s elementary and middle school programs, South Bay Union can be contacted at (619) 628-1600 or visited online at www.sbusd.org.